By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor,Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty:I am 60 and currently getting Social Security Disability, but I would like to return to work as much as possible. I am concerned with how my…
Month: October 2017
Women’s Health Forum is Oct 26
The 20th annual Women’s Health Forum sponsored by Speaker of the House Bob DeLeo is set for this Thursday, Oct. 26, at Winthrop High School, from 6-8 p.m. This yearly event, which has grown hugely since its inception 20 years…
Housing Court Open to Local Landlords and Tenants
The expansion of the Housing Court into our part of Suffolk County for local landlords and tenants certainly is welcome news in our area. In our community, the majority of the housing stock is multi-family. Given the large investment now…
Enjoy A Happy and Safe Halloween
Although mischief and vandalism on Halloween has been on the decline in recent years compared to what the parents and grandparents of today’s youngsters experienced in the past, it still is incumbent on every parent to make sure that their…
Question 1
Revere voters will have the opportunity on Nov. 7 to start the process of tax relief for qualified seniors. Under the terms of the Question 1, qualifying senior citizems, defined as those earning less than $57,000, will be able to…
Sports 10-25-2017
RhS sports Roundup RHS football team to host Burlington Friday The Revere High football team will host Burlington Friday evening in the first round of the non-playoff bracket of the MIAA state football tournament. Kick-off for the contest, which is…
Obituaries 10-25-2017
Ray ‘Raia’ LaRosa Department of Transportation retiree Ray J. “Raia†(Tkachuk) LaRosa of North Reading formerly of Revere, passed away peacefully on October 20th 2017 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Lynnfield at 90 years of age. Wife of the late…
Annual Pumpkin Dash
Meaghan and Rowan Kelly were all dressed up for the Pumpkin Dash at Revere Beach on Sunday, Oct. 15.
Paying Big Bucks:Several Key Properties Bought by New Developers
Westbrook Partners, of New York City, have acquired the 194-unit Vanguard at Waterfront Square luxury apartment community on Revere Beach, which opened in 2016, for $59.85 million in cash. The sale amounts to approximately $308,505 per unit. The Bozzuto Group…
Subcommittee Tackles Billboard Ordinances
By Sue Ellen Woodcock With over 80 billboards in Revere, and a current billboard moratorium, the city council has set up a subcommittee to review the city ordinances for billboards. The idea came about after conversations between the Revere Beautification…
Winthrop Officials Turn Down Fenway Park Football Game
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Despite a chance to play at Fenway Park, the Thanksgiving Day football game will instead be played in Winthrop on the new Miller Field. The vote not to go to Fenway Park took place at a…
News Briefs
ABSENTEE BALLOTS AVAILABLE Any Revere voter who wishes to have an absentee ballot for the Nov. 7 election has until 12 noon on Monday, Nov. 6 to turn in the application. For any questions about obtaining a ballot, please call…
Announcing for Office
Terminiello Jr. announces candidacy for School Comm. Al Terminiello, Jr. has announced his candidacy for the Revere School Committee. The following is his statement: Born on November 13, 1953 to Barbara (Frye) and Albert J. Terminiello Sr. Attending Abraham Lincoln…
Police Briefs 10-18-2017
ARREST Report FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 Jordan R. Leishman, 30, of Chelsea, was arrested on charges of unarmed robbery and being a fugitive from justice. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Fredy V. Rivas-Najarro, 28, of Chelsea, was arrested on a charge of…
Question and Answer Forum for School Committee Candidates
The Revere Journal has asked each candidate for School Committee the following question: The school population has increased dramatically in the last few years in all grades. What do you propose to address this continuing school enrollment increase that is…
Letter to the Editor
GET OUT AND VOTE Dear Editor: Great people of Revere on Nov. 7th please open the gates to our great City Hall of Revere. Please vote for the candidate of your choice. I have made my choice and a request…
The Time is Now for Question 1: Vote Yes for Senior Tax Relief
By Mayor Brian Arrigo On Tuesday, November 7, Revere voters have the opportunity to go to the polls and vote for a 10 percent residential tax exemption for qualifying senior citizens who own and occupy their homes. Now is the…
“They Did What?â€
That was our initial reaction when we heard the news that the Winthrop School Committee had voted to reject an offer by the Boston Red Sox organization to have the Revere-Winthrop Thanksgiving Day football game to be played at Fenway…
Election Day is Near
Election Day on Nov. 7 should bring out a large voter turnout. Every seat on both the City Council and School Committee is being contested. There are no free passes for elected officials this year. The fact that every elected…
Sports 10-18-2017
RhS sports Roundup RHS football team falls to Swampscott The Revere High football team put up a valiant effort once again this past week, but a 5-1 Swampscott squad prevailed by a score of 27-0 at Harry Della Russo Stadium…
